Jones v. United States

WOODS, Circuit Judge.

The defendant was convicted on an indictment charging unlawful possession of intoxicating liquors on May 2, 1922, and previous conviction of violation of title 2 of National Prohibition Act (Comp. St. Ann. Supp. 1923, §§ 10138%-10138%z). Error is assigned in the admission of testimony obtained by unlawful search, and on the cross-examination of the defendant.

There were three buildings on the lot rented by defendant in the city of Columbia, S. C. Defendant’s residence was on the corner. Next on the street was his shop or storehouse, separated from his residence by a fence.…